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| exanthems [2026/06/28 08:00] – [comparison of the classic childhood exanthems] gary1 | exanthems [2026/06/28 08:01] (current) – [comparison of the classic childhood exanthems] gary1 |
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| |other features | modified form in vaccinated pts | mainly in children over 5yrs, less commonly in those 3-5yrs at day care, unusual in younger children as maternal antibodies usually prevent the toxin rash for up to 2 years of age; Pastia lines in flexures; desquamation after 6 days, may last 6wks | | 3rd stage exanthem recurs intermittently in response to stimuli, such as local irritation, high temperatures and emotional stress, 10% children arthropathy (60% adults) | | |other features | modified form in vaccinated pts | mainly in children over 5yrs, less commonly in those 3-5yrs at day care, unusual in younger children as maternal antibodies usually prevent the toxin rash for up to 2 years of age; Pastia lines in flexures; desquamation after 6 days, may last 6wks | | 3rd stage exanthem recurs intermittently in response to stimuli, such as local irritation, high temperatures and emotional stress, 10% children arthropathy (60% adults) | |
| |complications | acute postinfectious encephalitis 1:1000; delayed SSPE 1:100,000 | rheumatic fever, GN, septicaemia, etc | cong. rubella syndrome | hydrops fetalis | leukopenia, rarely, thrombocytopenia and hepatitis | | |complications | acute postinfectious encephalitis 1:1000; delayed SSPE 1:100,000 | rheumatic fever, GN, septicaemia, etc | cong. rubella syndrome | hydrops fetalis | leukopenia, rarely, thrombocytopenia and hepatitis | |
| | |antibiotics | | penicillin for 10 days | | | | | |
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| =====other macular or maculopapular exanthems===== | =====other macular or maculopapular exanthems===== |
